News

Governor Pritzker announces $56 Million in available funding for Community Development Block Grant Programs

Ill State News, News /

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive […]

Governor Pritzker announces $56 Million in available funding for Community Development Block Grant Programs Read More »

Governor Kehoe signs bill to stop ADA Lawsuit Abuse into law

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – Small business owners in Missouri are grateful that Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 907 into law. The bill, which unanimously sailed through the General Assembly, aims to stop predatory trial attorneys’ attempts to force a settlement without allowing small business owners an opportunity to resolve alleged issues between their website

Governor Kehoe signs bill to stop ADA Lawsuit Abuse into law Read More »

Spectrum rural expansion helps more Ste. Genevieve County residents get online

News, Ste. Genevieve News /

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, has announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 1,400 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Ste. Genevieve County, including locations near St. Mary, Bloomsdale,

Spectrum rural expansion helps more Ste. Genevieve County residents get online Read More »

Smith congratulates Southeast Missouri students accepted to service academies

Featured News, News, Regional News /

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has congratulated students from the 8th Congressional District who accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies.   Five students nominated by Smith received appointments:     Christopher Bell, Festus High School, will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.     Lily Coy, Notre Dame High

Smith congratulates Southeast Missouri students accepted to service academies Read More »

SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce

News, Randolph County News /

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The saying goes, if you snooze – you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind. That’s why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May

SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce Read More »

Public comment period opens on 2027-2031 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY – The draft FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) at a recent open meeting, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment period.   The draft STIP makes available $13 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over

Public comment period opens on 2027-2031 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Read More »

Outstanding volunteers honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Second Annual Recognition of Excellence

News, Randolph County News /

GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.   Appreciation Pin Awards   The Appreciation Pin recognizes

Outstanding volunteers honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Second Annual Recognition of Excellence Read More »